Bowflex Elite Plus - User Manual

P/N: 000-8338 Rev A (8/2005)
The BowFlex Elite™ Plus
Home Gym
Assembly Instructions
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Summary

Assembly Guide

Step 1 - Attach the Lower Lat Tower to the Base Platform

Instructions for connecting the lower lat tower to the base platform using specific hardware.

Step 2 - Attach the Base Legs to the Base Platform

Steps for attaching the right and left base legs to the main assembly.

Step 3 - Attach the Squat Platform to the Main Assembly

Procedure for securing the squat platform to the main assembly base.

Step 4 - Attach the Chest Bar with Pulleys to the Main Assembly

Guidance on mounting the chest bar and its associated pulleys.

Step 5 - Attach the Seat Bracket to the Seat Pad

Instructions for fastening the seat bracket to the seat pad.

Step 6 - Attach the Seat Rail to the Seat Assembly

Steps to connect the seat rail to the assembled seat.

Step 7 - Attach the Rear Leg to the Rear Leg Cross Tube

Procedure for joining the rear leg component to the cross tube.

Step 8 - Attach the Rear Leg to the Seat Rail

Instructions for connecting the rear leg assembly to the seat rail.

Step 9 - Attach the Seat Rail to the Main Assembly

Steps for securing the seat rail assembly to the main frame.

Step 10 - Attach the Leg Extension Pivot Tube

Guidance on installing the pivot tube for the leg extension.

Step 11 - Attach the Rollers to the Leg Extension

Instructions for fitting the rollers and foam pads onto the leg extension.

Step 12 - Attach Leg Cable to the Leg Extension

Procedure for connecting the leg cable to the leg extension assembly.

Step 13 - Assemble the Leg Extension Seat

Steps for assembling the seat pad and support tube for the leg extension.

Step 14 - Attach the Leg Extension Seat to the Main Assembly

Instructions for connecting the leg extension seat assembly to the main frame.

Step 15 - Attach the Lat Cross Bar to the Upper Lat Tower

Procedure for mounting the lat cross bar to the upper lat tower.

Step 16 - Attach the Upper Lat Tower to the Lower

Steps for joining the upper lat tower to the lower section.

Step 17 - Attach the Rod Box with Power Rod Unit to the Rod Box Frame

Instructions for seating the rod box unit into its frame.

Step 18 - Attach the Rod Box Frame to the Lat Tower

Procedure for connecting the rod box frame to the lat tower.

Step 19 - Attach the Faceplate to the Main Assembly

Steps for mounting the faceplate to the main assembly.

Step 20 - Attach the Faceplate Back Panels

Instructions for securing the back panels to the faceplate.

Step 21 - Tighten Lower Bolt on the Seat Bracket

Procedure for ensuring the seat bracket's lower bolt is properly tightened.

Step 22 - Attach the Bench to the Seat Assembly

Steps for connecting the bench to the seat assembly.

Step 23 - Route the Rod Cables

Instructions for routing and connecting the rod cables.

Step 24 - Route the Lat Cables

Procedure for routing and connecting the lat cables.

Step 25 - Route the Leg Cables

Step 26 - Route the Squat Cables

Safety Precautions

Safety Warning Labels

Safety Label Locations and Descriptions

How to Use Your Machine

Maintenance and Care of Your BowFlex Elite Plus Home Gym

The Bowflex Body Leanness Program

Measurements

Skinfold Measurements

Determining Your Body Fat

Calculating Lean Body Mass

The Workouts

GUIDELINES Week 1&2

GUIDELINES Week 3&4

GUIDELINES Week 5&6

Eating Guidelines

Q & A

Define Your Goals

Design Your Own Program

Chest Exercises

Bench Press - Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (and elbow extension)

Chest Fly - Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (elbow stabilized)

Shoulder Exercises

Rear Deltoid Rows - Shoulder Horizontal Abduction (and elbow flexion)

Seated Shoulder Press - Shoulder Adduction (and elbow extension)

Back Exercises

Lying Lat Pulldowns

Seated Lat Rows - Shoulder Extension (and elbow flexion)

Arm Exercises

Triceps Pushdown - Elbow Extension

Seated Biceps Curl - Flexion (in supination)

Abdominal Exercises

Reverse Crunch - Spinal Flexion

Seated (Resisted) Abdominal Crunch - Spinal Flexion

Leg Exercises

Squat - Knee Extension, Hip Extension, Ankle Plantarflexion

Leg Extension

Warranty Information

What Does This Warranty Cover?

Service Support

Bowflex Elite Plus Specifications

General

Type	Home Gym
Resistance Type	Power Rod
Base Resistance	5 lbs
Upgradeable Resistance	Up to 410 lbs
Included Attachments	Lat bar, squat bar
Warranty	1 year on parts
Max Resistance	310 lbs (141 kg)